5530/5560 Alhambra Valley Road
Martinez, CA 94553

 

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WILD OAKS RANCH
5530/5560 ALHAMBRA VALLEY ROAD
MARTINEZ, CA 94553


“An Oasis within the San Francisco Bay Area”

Fact Sheet

- Originally the Santos Ranch, part of the original (1800’s?) Spanish Land Grant

- 2 parcels being considered for sale: the lower parcel, 5530 Alhambra Valley Road ..(APN 362-150-010), consisting of 19.99 acres; and the upper parcel, 5560 Alhambra ..Valley Road (APN 362-150-011), consisting of 15.63 acres in scenic Alhambra Valley. ..Lot line adjustment approved by County if desired.

- Extremely private, suitable for estate development. Eastern property line is bounded ..by Stonehurst Open Space (restricted development area overseen by Muir Heritage ..Land Trust); northern boundary is a steep, wooded gully; western boundary is ..formed by a 38 acre parcel up top with one single family home and a second, vacant, ..10 acre parcel below which carries the driveway access for the 38 acre parcel and 3 ..other parcels further to the west. Southern boundary is Alhambra Valley Road

- Paved, gated access runs ~3/4 mile from Alhambra Valley Road to the new home and ..possible house site on the upper parcel. 5530 & 5560 have exclusive use of the ..driveway from Alhambra Valley Road.

- Extensive split rail fencing

- Deeded equestrian trail access to Briones Regional Park through Stonehurst and ..Stonehurst Open Space.

- Located in unincorporated Contra Costa County
- A-2 Zoning (5 acre minimum lot size)

Lower parcel
- Historic barn (circa 1850?) currently set up a 15 stall horse barn, plus hay loft and ..tool room

- Remodeled caretakers cottage (550 sf)

- Main dwelling burned to the ground early 2002 (structure credit for taxes/permits; ..possible expedited approval for new residence)

- Lighted 150’ X 200’ arena; southern exposure with expansive views up and down the ..valley

- Arena could also be developed as potential new house site (septic perc test report ..available)

- 50’ round pen

- 3 wells

- Additional outbuildings and stalls

- Operated as horse boarding facility for ~30 years

- Refinancing appraisal @ $955,000 7/2002 (after fire)

Upper parcel

- New modular 4 bedroom/2bath 2300 sf home completed December 2002 with country ..styling

- 2200 sf wraparound porch

- Board & batten finish

- Wrap around porch and integral carport

- View of Mt Diablo from master bedroom

- Water softener/reverse osmosis system

- DirectTV & High Speed Internet Access via DirecWay Satellite

- Valley outlook from the living room, kitchen & dining area

- Concrete driveway and porch area

- New mound septic system

- 2 wells + 5000 gallon water storage for fire and irrigation

- Natural amphitheatre behind the house

- Acoustic theatre-- 160 sf stage and seating for 50 tucked under oak and bay trees

- 400 amp underground electric service; 200a to current house and 200a for future ..building considerations.

- Possible house site at the top of the hill features expansive views from Mt Diablo to ..Mt Tamalpias.

- Refinancing appraisal @ $975,000 1/2003 (before paving of access roadway)

Additional Facts/Comments

- Lower parcel well production measured 2/03
..o Upper well: 2.44 gpm
..o Lower well: 3.3 gpm
..o Spring-fed well (non-potable water for irrigation & livestock only): not measured

- Upper Parcel well production measured 3/02
..o Old well: 2.2 gpm
..o New well: 2.4 gpm

- Each parcel has 5000 gallons water storage; 10,000 gallons+ total water storage

- Shavings barn on lower parcel

- Strawbale tack room on lower parcel

- Tack trailer on lower parcel which could serve as a construction office?

- Stablehand quarters (single-wide trailer) to be removed

- Extra tall double-bay carport on lower parcel

- Pump house and electric house on upper parcel

- Storage container on upper parcel

- Chicken coop- lower parcel

- 6-stall shed roof barn- lower parcel

- Tie rack and picnic area- lower parcel

- Lighted wash rack/farrier pad- lower parcel

- 1 acre turnout pasture-lower parcel

- Cross-fenced hillside pasture

- Small boarding pasture- lower parcel

 
 
 
     
 
     
 
       
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